1. you are never going to know whether that rise after breakfast is due to the breakfast or to dawn phenomenon unless you skip breakfast one day and see whether your BGs are rising on their own.

2. Most people are more insulin resistant in the mornings, so it's rather curious that you seem to have a lower ratio for breakfast.

3. It's most likely the oats. I know HCPs recommend them as being good for diabetics but I have always had my reservations. We've had loads of members reporting vast rises after eating oats. Try having a different breakfast.

Between getting up and eating my bgs are already rising fast so I know basal has already run out .Have had the same breakfast for a couple of years and its always suited me and in fact untill recently bgs are wonderful till lunchtime so I dont think its the oats but more my body changing insulin needs .Am going to have a small dose of bolus tommorow am to see what difference it makes if any will let you know how it goes

There's another easy way to check that - for 2-3 days, have a breakfast that ISN'T oats, in fact that has very little carbs at all (so mostly protein [and fat]). There will probably still be a rise, but I bet it will be much less pronounced.

That would tell you something about whether your basal insulin is really inadequate or if it's some other factor, or a combination of the two.

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Jenny bedtime 6.6 3am 6.36.45 am 7.Pattialways oats 27gm carb 3.5 units insulin (morning always lower ratio)Gave insulin 30 mins early today but rose from bg 7 to bg 13.5 in an hour Now its 3 hours later and am back to 7.3 so maybe this rise is just par for the course for me

Have you considered less carbs with possibly consequently less insulin? Just wondering.

Well Victoria it is up to you, but I find that things change from time to time and sometimes what suits my body changes and I have to dramatically change my doses and my basal profiles. A couple of years ago a slice of Burgen soya and linseed bread suited me fine. Now it is a complete nightmare BG wise.

So basically if you do not want to do a basal check and don't want to change your brekkie, then you are going to have the spike and not know why.

I think you are right Patti and I must stop sticking my head in the sand. Oats are important as they help with my v high cholesterol levels but must offset that by bg levels need reducing too Just wish I fancied other things at breakfast .Maybe if I have 12 gms oats instead it may help and if it does then yes its the oats

If it does turn out to be the oats, it doesn't necessarily mean you can never eat them - just not at breakfast. Many people can get away with a little more carbs at lunch or dinner than they can at breakfast. That doesn't solve the "what to have at breakfast" problem (and I completely sympathize as I am not a breakfast person myself! So often there just isn't anything I want!) but it might be a way to balance between taking care of your BGs and taking care of your chol.

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I think you are right Patti and I must stop sticking my head in the sand. Oats are important as they help with my v high cholesterol levels but must offset that by bg levels need reducing too Just wish I fancied other things at breakfast .Maybe if I have 12 gms oats instead it may help and if it does then yes its the oats

Victoria, I missed seeing your post last month but thought I might be able to give you some helpful advice. I regret I know nothing about insulin and the other medication that you take as I rely on diet alone to control my diabetes. What I would advise though is that you go on a low carb diet and read a lot about its benefits. I used to have porridge for breakfast but when I found it was putting my meter readings up too much, I stopped having it. I now have avocado pear and cottage cheese for breakfast, but I know it is not to every-ones taste. I try to avoid anything that puts my meter readings above 10.

Fortunately, I came across this support forum two days after I was diagnosed and everyone on here was so helpful. I have been following a low carb diet for 4 years now and my GP is really pleased with how well I have done in keeping down my HbA1c readings. My other ailments such as kidney and heart failure have also improved since I have taken control of my blood sugar levels through my diet. In fact last Friday I had a diabetic review with my GP and she said that my kidney levels were now almost back to normal. I was discharged from the heart failure clinic about a year ago as I am no longer becoming breathless. With these vital organs showing so much improvement, I must be doing something right.

You are probably aware that in recent years many medical experts are now saying that the advice given by the NHS to diabetics, especially in relation to the "Eatwell Plate", is completely wrong. After reading a lot on forums and the web about low carb diets, I have read several books on the subject.

A book I really recommend is: "The Real Meal Revolution: The Radical, Sustainable Approach to Healthy Eating" by Professor Tim Noakes and Jonno Proudfoot. It can be found here:

Alan Shanley, who replied to you on 23rd of January has also written an excellent book called "What on Earth can I eat?". if you follow the "Breakfasts" link that he gave you, it will lead you to his book.

Victoria, Your bg levels have certainly been high and I do think you would find the books I have mentioned helpful. I am sorry that I am unable to help you on insulin matters.

Hi folkSorry for delay in responding but getting over the fluAm thanks to this forum carb counting and have been for a few years nowI now split my levemir which has helped but using the abbott sensors has really changed things and bgs are very very good although i still have apx 4-5 mmols rise after breakfast but am really happy with how thing are so many thanks to all

Hi folkSorry for delay in responding but getting over the fluAm thanks to this forum carb counting and have been for a few years nowI now split my levemir which has helped but using the abbott sensors has really changed things and bgs are very very good although i still have apx 4-5 mmols rise after breakfast but am really happy with how thing are so many thanks to all

What was on the breakfast menu this morning?

I just finished mine: a rasher of crisp bacon, one egg fried gently in butter, brewed coffee with a few teaspoons of real cream

Breakfast yesterday was one weetabix with same grams carb as oats but less impact on my bgsToday had oats with blueberries then a 3 mile hike to shops and bgs 5.1Alan I like the sound of your breakfast but would like to eat it at lunch LOL

Sorry to hear you've had the 'flu. Grim. I had it all over Xmas despite the 'flu jab.

Looks like you might keep the oats for days when you are going to be very active and have Weetabix the other days.

The Freestyle sensors are very useful. Unfortunately it's hard to get your hands on one at the moment. Delivery from Abbott is running over 3 weeks and none of the pharmacies in my area seem to know what they are, though other people in other parts of the country seem to be able to get them from their Boots, ASDA and Lloyds.